My Secret Blue Garden 13"x13"
The monochromatic theme was very challenging for me because I'm a "color person". It took great restraint to not add yellows and greens to the flowers. I have to admit, I added a backing with more colors just to satisfy my color urges :) The center circle is a pond surrounded by for-get-me-nots and allysum. Next comes the lupines, followed by the blue poppies that I've tried to grow with no success. Sparkling bead lined garden paths complete my little Secret Blue Garden.
I used batiks, yarn, embroidery floss, and a gazillion beads. (Not really a gazillion, but it seemed like it.) Unfortunately a lot of the beads don't show up in the photos.
A big thank you to my friend Kathy for helping with the photos. I learned that I need a new camera and some lessons!
I love blue, so this appeals to me especially the stitching and beadwork.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Susan. Great job, love the beading!
ReplyDeleteOooooh! Forget-me-nots and lupin and all. With this summer-like weather we've been having, I'm happy to be reminded that there IS a season called Spring! LOL Beautiful quilt, Susan!
ReplyDeleteYour comments certainly spoke to me. I chose blue also...and it was very difficult not to grab some yellow. You did a terrific job..very nice.
ReplyDeleteBlue is my favorite color, this is so pleasing to me :) The beading and stitching is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Susan! I surely can relate to the difficulty of being limited to one color...I love the blue (it's my favorite color) and your embroidery and beading is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful piece. Is this all done by hand? There is so much dimension in this.
ReplyDeleteI hope I get to see this in person.
Well, this is a little jewel, Susan!!! I love and admire all the intricate bead work. Just beautiful! -sus
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